NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Former Mets catcher Mike Piazza greets fans before catching the ceremonial first pitch before the San Diego Padres against the New York Mets during opening day at Citi Field on April 13, 2009 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. This is the first regular season MLB game being played at the new venue which replaced Shea stadium as the Mets home field. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Former Mets catcher Mike Piazza greets fans before catching the ceremonial first pitch before the San Diego Padres against the New York Mets during opening day at Citi Field on April 13, 2009 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. This is the first regular season MLB game being played at the new venue which replaced Shea stadium as the Mets home field.

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